Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01
NrcoLrNI WAS JEALOUS.
The Reason wherefore siosson Went
Amy from PATHS Castle.

Mfr. sIosson, says the Chicago Herald,
describes the PATTI castle a. situated upon
a picturesque crag, near the base OF two
magnificent mountains, In the Swansea
valley In South Wales. TIE building
was originally two stories, sort
" castle, with turrets, but since
Patti bought il vast additions have
been luale. Three censeryltories have
been added, and two elegant biiliard.rooms
erected BY way OF rs TO the original struc-
ture, The two latter communicate by two
doors, between which Is an orchestfioa
which cost S150,000. Ii was built In
Geneva, Switzerland, and plays over 100
operss, and has facilities for adding 100
more. This wonderful orchestriOn Is in
laid with bronzes, and is not ONLY beautiful
10 look upon, but Its melody oils the clstle
,s with the music OF an orchestra OF sixty
pieces.
PATHS billiard-parlor In the northern
wing OF the castle IA probably the most
beautiful blllard.parlor in the world. A
rich partition divides the parl0r into two
apartments. In one Is an English pocket
billiard-table a. big as the oid-fashioned
American table, and IN the other 10 an
American table. The latter IL q marvel OF
oak, richly maid with ivory and silver aud
bronze plaques. Soft carpets cover the
floor, expensive paintings hang upon the
walls, and near the frescoed ceiling Is a
gallery for q ST. ing orchestra. A grand piano
stands in one corner OF the gallery. The col
lection OF cues in the billiard. parlor Is re-
markable one. 1t contains sticks that were
presented TO the diva and Nicolini by many
a Ia N
dent DiaZ, OF Mexico, others IRON VIgnaux,
Pot, and young Jacob Schaefer, and
Joseph Dion, PATHS tutor. There are also
four Of different designs that Slosson him.
self presented TO Patti.
Mr.. SlOsSon describes the conseryatories,
the billlard-rooms, the saloons. the sleeping
apartments, the dining and breakfast
rooms. the parlors and other apartments as
the "finest In the world"
One Of the conseyatories is full OF little
cascades and singing birds, and the atmos-
phere is laden with the mingled perfumes
OF many kinds OF flowers. In this conser-
vatory the diva enjoyed many an evening
promenade with her American guest. Tue
castle looks dowr upon one OF the prettiest
Snbts the globe can boast. At the base OF
The mountain Is a notwithstanding sward,
through which runs trout-siream, whose
zigzag course extends along the mountains
base for thirty-one miles. Beyond this aud
upon the dIvu's immense estate there is 4
salmon-sfream which in its meanderings
measures thirty.fiye miles.
An the saloons, billard-rooms, and con.
seryatorics OF the castle are lighted by
electricity, while the boudoirs and private
apartments are lighted by gas manufactured
on the premises. There are, saws Sir. Slos-
son, ninety servants connected with the
castle, over whom a German named Will
helm Heck presides as premier OF tue
estate. He has authority even over Nicolini,
the husband of the worlds song-bird. and
knows no superior at the castle except
Patti herself.
Within and without the castle. says Mr..
| Slosson, al IS n sea OF fruits and flowers and
| foliage. The area Of the estate is one Of mag
niflcept parks. In her home Patti is queen
and her husband Is a dissolute sOt. She en-
tertalns her guests regardless OF him, while
he entertains item, or rather his guests, after
| the most selfish style. He has one sort OF
| wine for himself aud another, less costly
brand. for them. lie appears to be madly
but sullenly jealous OF her all the while.
| she is a LADY Of brains and force OF char9c-
ter. keeping her own accounts, managing
personally her own Affairs, and directing
all matters Of business on the estate. He
is a weak sister, with only enough brains
to comprehend the fact that others so look
upon him. Hence his uncongenial TEN.
permanent. Patti maintains sixteen horses
al the castle, and lives in round of regal
pleasure, in which Nicolini often fails TO
participate.
SlossoD. during bis twO-weeks' stay, was
particular favorite OF Patti. OF all the
guests at the castle while he was there he
was, he say ). the favorlte. His apartments
were the choicest in the castle, his seat In
the conservatory dining apartment was
nearest the queens and most deliberately
decorated with bouquets and best served
with wines. And when he finally tore him
SELF away from the regal hospitality and af-
iectionstc regard OF the sOng.brd he did so
with the assurance that after her South
American trip uext year she would return
to America once more, although having al
ready bid II a third or fourth farewell"
"The fact is" says Mr.. Sloss0n, "that
NIeolini was so insanely and foolishly ieal-
Gus OF me that concluded TO avoid trouble
By cutting short my delightful visit"